Félix Tshisekedi

DRC
IGF financial watchdog's new strategy comes aground

The head of the Inspection Générale des Finances has withdrawn his agents from state-owned companies and public institutions, opting instead for a "systemic" approach to monitoring government financial flows. This approach is hitting up against significant technical hurdles.

DRC
Kinshasa targeted in $51m New York lawsuit

Two companies linked to French businessman Guy Hazout accuse the Congolese government and several of its officials of not paying up for contracts for the supply of ambulances.

Morocco
Businessman Sébastien de Montessus puts final seal on Luc Gérard Nyafé's mining career

Led by the former French CEO of Endeavour Mining, the Emirates-based Ayrad Group is to take over the reins of Compagnie Minière de Touissit, run until 2024 by the Belgian-Congolese entrepreneur, former ambassador-at-large for Félix Tshisekedi.

DRC
Kin of ex-National Assembly speaker reports enforced disappearance to UN

Aubin Minaku, a close associate of former head of state Joseph Kabila, has been held incommunicado for nearly three months. One of his lawyers has brought a case before the UN in order to put pressure on Kinshasa.

Nigeria
Bola Tinubu due in Nairobi and Kigali

The head of state is expected to participate in the Africa Forward summit, organised by France and held on 11 and 12 May in the Kenyan capital.

DRC
Report lays bare Congo Airways' mismanagement

President Félix Tshisekedi, who announced a new recovery plan for Congo Airways is relying on the findings of an investigative audit into the management of the national carrier. The report highlights "imprudent" financial commitments, as well as a series of breaches of the regulatory framework.

DRC
Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon builds drone launch base in Kisangani

After the Kinshasa financial centre, Turhan Mildon is moving into the defence sector. His company Milvest has secured a contract with the military apparatus combating Congo River Alliance-M23 rebels.

DRC, Rwanda
The behind‑the‑scenes manoeuvring in talks between Kagame and Tshisekedi envoys in Washington

Gathered in the US federal capital, Kinshasa and Kigali representatives agreed on a precise timetable for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from Congolese soil, as well as for the neutralisation of the FDLR. For its part, the Trump administration brandished the threat of further sanctions in the event of any breaches.

DRC
The multi-million-dollar holes in state payroll

Following repeated red flags, President Tshisekedi launched an audit of public sector pay in February. In 2023, the finance watchdog produced a detailed report on the same subject that identified serious irregularities but which apparently led to no action.

The New Guard
DRC, Morocco, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

DRCJunior Kakese Ekwaki, distinguished diplomat in the First Lady's office

MoroccoAli Benyahia, a well-connected engineer from Rabat to Paris

KenyaMercy Mukulu Mwende, key start-up mentor